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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby TShwiz (ranked 23567 p4p, 540 weight class) and Jerry Diaz (ranked 5749 p4p, 484 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toby TShwiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TShwiz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but TShwiz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
TShwiz rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head.
TShwiz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
TShwiz misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TShwiz clinches.
TShwiz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz dives in and grabs TShwiz's left leg, looking for a takedown. TShwiz pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
TShwiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
TShwiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TShwiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz tries to clinch up but TShwiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz forces TShwiz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TShwiz instigates a clinch.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toby TShwiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Diaz.
TShwiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz moves out of range as TShwiz throws a body kick.
TShwiz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiaz.
TShwiz works the jab nicely.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has TShwiz pinned against the cage. TShwiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and TShwiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but TShwiz avoids it.
TShwiz tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
TShwiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
TShwiz throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz looks winded!
TShwiz shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
TShwiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed TShwiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
TShwiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
TShwiz jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
TShwiz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
TShwiz has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TShwiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
TShwiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by TShwiz.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz shoots for a takedown but TShwiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TShwiz is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
TShwiz clinches with his opponent.
TShwiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TShwiz throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby TShwiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
TShwiz blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jerry Diaz has been cut.
Toby TShwiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TShwiz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but TShwiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TShwiz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TShwiz sprawls well. TShwiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TShwiz closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from TShwiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TShwiz breaks the clinch.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into TShwiz's guard.
TShwiz wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
TShwiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
TShwiz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
TShwiz pushes Diaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
TShwiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
TShwiz instigates a clinch.
TShwiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toby TShwiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Diaz.
TShwiz takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TShwiz breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but TShwiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
TShwiz fails to land the takedown.
A head kick from TShwiz lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
TShwiz gets a clinch.
TShwiz blocks an uppercut.
TShwiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
TShwiz is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
TShwiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and TShwiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
TShwiz has managed to clinch.
TShwiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
TShwiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TShwiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from TShwiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts TShwiz as he jumps to the side.
TShwiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TShwiz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TShwiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
TShwiz moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TShwiz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
TShwiz manages to pull guard.
TShwiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
TShwiz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but TShwiz is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby TShwiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and TShwiz counters with a straight right hand.
TShwiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as TShwiz tries to pass.
TShwiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TShwiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as TShwiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
TShwiz stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him.
TShwiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than TShwiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diaz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Diaz rushes TShwiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TShwiz taking a breather.
Diaz has TShwiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TShwiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TShwiz connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TShwiz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
TShwiz tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
TShwiz stalls.
TShwiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TShwiz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
TShwiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Toby TShwiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Diaz.
TShwiz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
TShwiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
TShwiz continues to stall.
TShwiz looking for a sweep. Not yet TShwiz, not yet.
TShwiz wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TShwiz managing to control the position.
Diaz passes TShwiz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
TShwiz tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
TShwiz trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz stops TShwiz from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toby TShwiz.
Well TShwiz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby TShwiz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Llloyd (ranked 3270 p4p, 167 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 22911 p4p, 270 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Llloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llloyd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Llloyd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Harry Llloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llloyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Llloyd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has River pinned against the cage. River gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Llloyd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Llloyd digs a good hook to River's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River lands a big head kick that sends Llloyd tumbling to the mat! River takes a step backwards and waves Llloyd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Llloyd is rocked!
It looks like Harry Llloyd has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River finds Llloyd's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Llloyd flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. River lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Llloyd will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernhard River!
After winning the bout, Bernhard River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Grestch (ranked 4787 p4p, 362 weight class) and Ricky Ramathorn (ranked 3094 p4p, 272 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Grestch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Ramathorn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grestch.
It seemed like Ramathorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grestch shoots and misses
enabling Ramathorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Grestch has his takedown stuffed
letting Ramathorn counter with a right hand.
Grestch is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Grestch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grestch has his takedown stuffed
and Ramathorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grestch shoots in and bounces Ramathorn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramathorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grestch preventing the sweep.
Grestch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramathorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramathorn has Grestch pulled in close to control his posture.
Grestch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramathorn is keeping the position for now.
Grestch wants to control from the top but Ramathorn keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramathorn keeping full guard, as Grestch tries to pass.
Grestch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grestch is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grestch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grestch is looking to take a break and control but Ramathorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grestch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grestch is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ramathorn is trying to escape and Grestch transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ramathorn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grestch! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Grestch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McGuire (ranked 5728 p4p, 411 weight class) and Solomon Bundy (ranked 2517 p4p, 248 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Solomon Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Solomon Bundy has been cut.
Bundy just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bundy.
McGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bundy throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire lands a front kick.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Bundy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bundy scores with a nice right hand.
Bundy scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Bundy down.
Bundy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bundy avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Bundy.
Bundy lands a jab to the head.
Bundy checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bundy. Bundy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Bundy had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Bundy misses.
McGuire is looking to counter punch.
Bundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Bundy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGuire thows a leg kick but Bundy checks it
and Bundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bundy tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
Bundy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bundy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bundy connects with a nice short shot to McGuire's temple.
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bundy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McGuire's thigh. McGuire counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bundy looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bundy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Bundy.
Bundy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGuire wants to control but Bundy passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bundy thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
McGuire looking for submissions off his back.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but McGuire is defending well.
Bundy trying to control from half guard but McGuire is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Bundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Bundy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bundy.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Good leg kick by Bundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
A little jabbing left from Bundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire moves out of range as Bundy throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Bundy counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Bundy jumps back.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Bundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundy misses the target.
McGuire throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bundy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bundy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire darts in and clinches Bundy up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy throws a head punch that misses.
Bundy pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bundy.
Bundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Bundy pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Bundy defends easily.
Bundy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bundy wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bundy has his hands clasped together but McGuire extends and breaks Bundy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McGuire.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin McGuire!
Our winner, Kevin McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harnett Mckleskin (ranked 2734 p4p, 312 weight class) and Rocky Stallion (ranked 3222 p4p, 348 weight class). Rocky Stallion has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harnett Mckleskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Harnett Mckleskin has been cut.
Stallion cracks Mckleskin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rocky Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mckleskin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stallion throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mckleskin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stallion tries to roll over but Mckleskin keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stallion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mckleskin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mckleskin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stallion for as long as he can get away with.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stallion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mckleskin wants to free his trapped foot but Stallion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mckleskin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion trying to control from the bottom.
Mckleskin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mckleskin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion gets back to full guard.
Mckleskin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mckleskin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mckleskin is trying to control the action in half guard but Stallion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mckleskin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stallion is just riding it out for now. Mckleskin eventually gives up the hold.
Mckleskin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckleskin working over Stallion with some ground and pound. Stallion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mckleskin prevents Stallion from standing back up.
Mckleskin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion is staying active underneath Mckleskin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stallion actively working from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Mckleskin seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mckleskin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stallion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stallion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stallion throws a leg kick that misses.
Stallion wants to slow Mckleskin down by chopping away at his legs.
Mckleskin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stallion connects with a body shot that sends Mckleskin's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Stallion coming out on top.
Mckleskin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stallion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mckleskin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mckleskin darts in trying to clinch
letting Stallion counter with a right hand.
Stallion lands with a shot to the body.
Mckleskin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mckleskin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stallion on his heels. He'll look to pass Stallion's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckleskin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stallion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stallion is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckleskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mckleskin is one step ahead there.
Mckleskin wants to control from the top but Stallion keeps moving.
Mckleskin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Stallion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harnett Mckleskin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mckleskin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stallion misses with a series of wild punches.
Mckleskin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mckleskin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stallion throws a chopping leg kick but Mckleskin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stallion jabs at Mckleskin's body.
Stallion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Stallion lands.
Stallion cracks Mckleskin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stallion connects with a nice looking jab.
Stallion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckleskin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stallion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mckleskin scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion throws a leg kick but Mckleskin moved away.
Mckleskin moves to clinch but Stallion breaks away
enabling Stallion to counter with a crisp jab.
Mckleskin throws a sloppy head kick and Stallion moves out of range easily.
Mckleskin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stallion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stallion scores with a jab to the head.
Mckleskin looks to land a body kick but Stallion moved away.
Stallion scores with a nice head shot.
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mckleskin shoots in for a takedown but Stallion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stallion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mckleskin with a body shot.
Stallion connects with a nice looking jab.
Stallion lands a really nice looking cross but Mckleskin seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stallion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harnett Mckleskin's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion misses with a wild combination.
Mckleskin shoots in for a double leg but Stallion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harnett Mckleskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mckleskin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stallion misses with a low kick.
Stallion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mckleskin checks it well.
Mckleskin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stallion.
Stallion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harnett Mckleskin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stallion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mckleskin has time to react.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Stallion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mckleskin.
Mckleskin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stallion lands a jab to Mckleskin's midsection.
Stallion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mckleskins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stallion misses with a body kick.
Stallion scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion tests Mckleskin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stallion throws a low kick but Mckleskin moves out of range easily.
Stallion cracks Mckleskin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harnett Mckleskin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mckleskin shoots in looking for a takedown but Stallion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mckleskin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rocky Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Stallion catches Mckleskin right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stallion.
Stallion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stallion scores with a decent looking hook.
Stallion lands a slapping body shot.
Stallion throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckleskin walks into a straight right hand from Stallion.
Mckleskin is rocked!
Jeez, Harnett Mckleskin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mckleskin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Mckleskin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stallion feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mckleskin sprawling to the canvas! Mckleskin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stallion finish him?!
Stallion looks to land a body kick but Mckleskin moved away.
Stallion lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Mckleskin falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Stallion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 1435 p4p, 155 weight class) and Rusty Shackelford (ranked 1458 p4p, 157 weight class). Namasuzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Stand By Me- Ben King. Shackelford has chosen Boomhauer - Dust in the Wind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rusty Shackelford!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackelford throws a body shot but no joy.
Namasuzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shackelford.
Namasuzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Shackelford counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shackelford falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
During a confident post fight interview, Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 1810 p4p, 190 weight class) and Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 781 p4p, 90 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Alberto Del Rio theme song. Goncalves has chosen "The Marathon Continues" 2Pac & Nipsey Hussle featuring Tyga & Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music. Alec Burns has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses with a hook
and Goncalves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Goncalves scores with a jab.
Goncalves catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goncalves blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Burns misses.
Goncalves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Goncalves lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goncalves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goncalves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Goncalves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Goncalves fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Goncalves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns swings for the body but Goncalves moves out of range.
Jab by Goncalves.
Goncalves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goncalves scores with a kick to the body.
Goncalves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Goncalves moves out of range easily.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Goncalves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns under the eye.
That kick from Goncalves tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goncalves instigates a clinch.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goncalves misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Goncalves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goncalves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goncalves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Goncalves lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Burns tenderised Goncalves's leg. Goncalves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goncalves misses with a two punch combination.
Burns seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Goncalves cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Burns is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Goncalves's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Burns lands a head kick!
Goncalves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goncalves. Goncalves obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Goncalves counters with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Goncalves.
Goncalves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Goncalves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goncalves scores with a one two! Burns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goncalves blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Goncalves. Those never looked like landing.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goncalves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goncalves lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goncalves back to the cage. Burns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Burns misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goncalves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns blocks a body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Goncalves saw it coming and moves away.
Goncalves avoids the head kick by Burns.
Goncalves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Goncalves.
Goncalves scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
A jab lands there for Goncalves.
Goncalves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns avoids the head kick by Goncalves.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Goncalves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goncalves lands with a good body shot.
Goncalves connects with a body shot.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goncalves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns throws a head kick but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
A head kick by Burns misses
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Goncalves lands with a nice body punch.
Goncalves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goncalves throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goncalves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goncalves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns misses with the combination.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Goncalves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goncalves lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Goncalves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goncalves.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and Goncalves counters with a series of strikes. Burns will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Goncalves is controlling the position.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Goncalves.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Goncalves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goncalves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Goncalves.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves is working Burns over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Goncalves as the two fighters clinch.
Goncalves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Goncalves.
Goncalves is working Burns over against the cage.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goncalves cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Goncalves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goncalves lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves lands a left hand.
A short right from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goncalves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goncalves lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Goncalves.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Goncalves is controlling the position.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goncalves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Goncalves.
Goncalves lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Goncalves as the two fighters clinch.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Goncalves as the two fighters clinch.
Goncalves lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goncalves clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns tries to circle away but Goncalves has him pinned against the cage.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goncalves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goncalves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Goncalves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves lands a left hand.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
Goncalves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goncalves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Goncalves as the two fighters clinch.
Goncalves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goncalves lands a nice uppercut.
Goncalves keeps control of Burns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goncalves lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goncalves.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goncalves.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goncalves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body.
Goncalves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves is working Burns over against the cage.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Goncalves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Goncalves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves misses with a body punch.
Burns is trying to push Goncalves away but Goncalves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goncalves lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goncalves misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Goncalves on the inside.
A hook to the body from Goncalves.
A right handed body shot lands from Goncalves.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
A short uppercut from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body punch.
Goncalves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns is rocked!
Goncalves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goncalves scores with a hook to the body.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goncalves misses with a punch to the body.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Goncalves.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Goncalves lands with a light punch inside.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
Goncalves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Goncalves scores with a hook to the body.
Goncalves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns wants to get back to striking at distance but Goncalves won't allow it.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goncalves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goncalves lands a left hand.
Goncalves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goncalves.
Goncalves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goncalves tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Goncalves.
Nice body punch from Goncalves.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Goncalves really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goncalves throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Goncalves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Burns misses.
Goncalves throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goncalves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
Burns misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goncalves. That's going to slow Burns down.
Goncalves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A shot to the liver by Goncalves. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Goncalves rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body.
Goncalves pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Goncalves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goncalves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goncalves misses with a body punch.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
A body shot lands from Goncalves.
Goncalves pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands with a light punch inside.
Goncalves pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns tries to break free but Goncalves pushes him back against the cage.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goncalves.
Nice body punch from Goncalves.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves misses with a body punch.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body.
Goncalves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goncalves is working Burns over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Goncalves.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Goncalves on the inside.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
Goncalves lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Goncalves as the two fighters clinch.
Goncalves lands a left hand.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body.
Goncalves works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Goncalves.
A short right from Goncalves on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Goncalves dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goncalves lands a lovely overhand right.
Goncalves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Goncalves - that landed with a thud.
Goncalves prevents Burns from breaking the clinch.
Goncalves works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Goncalves.
Goncalves has Burns pressed against the cage, preventing Burns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns is trying to push Goncalves away but Goncalves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goncalves cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Goncalves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Goncalves struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Goncalves pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice body punch from Goncalves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goncalves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Goncalves - that landed with a thud.
Goncalves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goncalves cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goncalves throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Goncalves. Beautiful body shot.
Goncalves lands the left hand.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goncalves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Goncalves connects with the punch.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Goncalves is out of range.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Goncalves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goncalves. Burns shrugs it off though.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goncalves clinches up against the cage.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns is trying to break free.
Goncalves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burns's efforts to push away.
Goncalves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Guilherme Goncalves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goncalves.
Burns is trying to break free.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goncalves.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Goncalves.
A shot in the inside from Goncalves.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Burns! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Goncalves is unloading with more strikes now! Burns drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Goncalves! Guilherme Goncalves retains his featherweight title!
Guilherme Goncalves took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Alec Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Brunswick (ranked 1264 p4p, 161 weight class) and Randy Randalman (ranked 839 p4p, 111 weight class). Randalman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Creedence Clearwater - Fortunate Son. Randy Randalman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Brunswick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Randalman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunswick clinches.
Brunswick digs a right hand into Randalman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Randalman's gas tank.
Brunswick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randalman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunswick's elbow.
Brunswick avoids the elbow strike from Randalman, against the cage.
Randalman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Randalman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Randalman tries to throw a body punch but Brunswick avoids it by throwing Randalman back against the cage.
Brunswick struggles to land a body shot inside as Randalman controls his hands.
Brunswick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randalman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brunswick is defending well.
Randalman lands a takedown into guard.
Randalman advances position into side control!
Brunswick is not content to let Randalman control the position.
Randalman controlling the position.
Brunswick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Randalman on the ground.
Randalman trying to control the action but Brunswick is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Randalman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randalman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brunswick has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Randalman stalls from top position.
Randalman landing strikes.
Randalman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Randalman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunswick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brunswick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunswick tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randalman is trying to get an arm triangle but Brunswick is defending well.
Randalman has an Americana. Brunswick didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Randalman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Randalman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Randy Randalman! Randy Randalman retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Randy Randalman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 1225 p4p, 141 weight class) and Micah Hawk (ranked 1622 p4p, 186 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with ROYCE GRACIE blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Hawk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Hawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawk throws a sloppy strike and Gracie has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hawk is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed ONeill (ranked 1825 p4p, 39 weight class) and Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 1352 p4p, 30 weight class). Suleijma Tudekiks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suleijma Tudekiks!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudekiks swinging wildly here.
ONeill lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
ONeill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tudekiks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tudekiks is looking to clinch.
ONeill is looking to counter punch.
Tudekiks closes the distance and clinches.
Tudekiks throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeill.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Tudekiks.
Tudekiks manages to break the clinch.
Tudekiks moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudekiks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ONeill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ONeill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tudekiks momentarily.
Tudekiks moves out of range as ONeill strikes.
Tudekiks throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Tudekiks has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Tudekiks finds it's way through ONeill's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for ONeill.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeill.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks misses with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Tudekiks.
Tudekiks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeill throws out the jab.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
Tudekiks tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ONeill swats away the attempt to clinch by Tudekiks.
Nice defenses there by Tudekiks.
Tudekiks looks to throw the jab but ONeill is out of range.
Good shot there by Tudekiks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
Tudekiks tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ONeill scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Tudekiks moved out of range nicely.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tudekiks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ONeill. That did some damage!
Tudekiks walks into a left hand.
Tudekiks lands a head shot.
Tudekiks tries to clinch there but ONeill circles away.
Tudekiks misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
ONeill takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Tudekiks.
Tudekiks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill throws a hook but Tudekiks avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Tudekiks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tudekiks misses with a head kick.
Tudekiks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill avoids a punch combination nicely.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
Tudekiks is looking to clinch.
Tudekiks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeill lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
Tudekiks misses with the head strike.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeill.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tudekiks uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill misses with some punches.
Tudekiks blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tudekiks blocks an uppercut.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Tudekiks.
A short left from ONeill.
ONeill lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tudekiks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tudekiks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill pushes Tudekiks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tudekiks throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill working aggressively here.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Tudekiks.
ONeill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tudekiks missing with knees to the body.
Tudekiks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tudekiks blocks an uppercut.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tudekiks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Tudekiks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed ONeill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suleijma Tudekiks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
ONeill swats away the attempt to clinch by Tudekiks.
ONeill misses with an uppercut. Tudekiks saw that one coming.
Tudekiks throws out a counter right but ONeill avoids it with no problem.
Tudekiks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ONeill throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tudekiks can do to turn this around?
Tudekiks slips under a jab from ONeill.
Tudekiks throws a hook but ONeill avoids it easily.
Tudekiks scores with a jab to the body.
Tudekiks slips a straight right by ONeill.
Tudekiks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like ONeill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudekiks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeill.
Tudekiks takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
ONeill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tudekiks.
ONeill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tudekiks looks to land a combination. ONeill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
ONeill throws a good cross that connects.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill throws a shot from downtown. Tudekiks moves away and avoids it.
Tudekiks looks up at the clock. Bad move! ONeill lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tudekiks. ONeill pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed ONeill!
An out of breath Ed ONeill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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